Holidaymakers across the country have been undeterred by road works and sun-scorched fields as they flock to west Dorset to enjoy the summer holidays

Independent shops, restaurants, cafés, wellness providers and attractions make Brewery Square one of Dorchester’s most vibrant destinations

Thousands of people celebrated a town’s lifesaving service at sea last week which raised tens of thousands for charity

The Bridport Carnival Crabbing Champion was crowned after landing a winning haul weighing almost 1.9kg at West Bay

A summer dog fête is coming to West Dorset, promising a day of canine fun for the whole family.

A person who fell while walking on East Beach prompted a huge emergency response

Bridport Round Table’s Red Barrows were named best overall at this year’s Bridport Carnival, also winning the trophy for most original entry

Dorset Police officers have seized suspected controlled drugs and a suspected zombie knife after carrying out a warrant at an address in Bridport town centre.

A vacancy is open for a town councillor in Bridport

National Highways has postponed planned works in Chideock and Morecombelake after reviewing predicted traffic levels on the A35.

A west Dorset village pub which lost much of last summer’s key trading period to a six-month road closure is fighting back with a Big Top, live music, a silent disco and a Bank Holiday duck race

Morrisons has promised customers it will not be beaten on price by supermarket rivals.

Mayor hails ‘tremendous’ Bridport Carnival as crowds line streets

Bridport’s streets were filled with colour, music and carnival spirit as the town’s annual procession brought together performers, families and spectators on Saturday evening.

A dog exercise area could soon open on Dorset farmland.

Dorset has become a hotspot for business crime with more than 7,000 offences recorded in a year.

Here is the tale of the Screaming Skull of Bettiscombe and other local west Dorset legends

This stunning 5-mile Dorset circular walk goes from Sutton Poyntz to Osmington,

Cider producers have said they are facing their "worst year ever" due to the dry weather impacting apple harvests

Bridport is set for one of its biggest nights of the summer later today as the town’s annual carnival procession makes its way through the streets.

A former town councillor is due to be sentenced after stealing from an elderly man in Lyme Regis

Police have been conducting high-visibility patrols in Bridport and West Bay.

Here are pictures of the Bridport area nightclubs and late-night venues locals miss most

Fans of 'best ever crime drama' Broadchurch, which is now on Netflix, are spotting future stars

Model railway enthusiasts travelled from across southern England and Wales to attend Bridport & District Model Railway Club’s annual summer exhibition

Trading platform IG has urged investors to be diligent in where they source their financial advice due to risky information on social media

Two lucky Dorset residents have scooped a combined total of £1,102,286.90 on The National Lottery.

Students across west Dorset have celebrated a strong set of GCSE results, showing the benefits of their hard work and dedication

A once popular and scenic picnic area in west Dorset will be demolished soon as it nears a year since its closure

Converting a once-popular village pub into a four-bed family home has been refused by Dorset Council planners.

Bridport and Lyme Regis weather: Showers on Friday, then sunnier with highs up to 23C and low pollen. Winds strengthen into Monday, ideal for outdoor plans.

Runners across west Dorset are gearing up for an epic challenge which is the first of its kind in a town

A popular country fair has raised £138,000 for a hospital’s emergency and critical care unit appeal

A quirky group of wheelbarrow performers stepped in for the Red Arrows to celebrate a milestone anniversary for a town’s lifesaving crews

The Bridport Business Awards are now open for entries and nominations

West Bay Beaches in Dorset, known for their dramatic cliffs and TV fame, have been named one of the best-connected beaches in the UK by Trooli.

This weekend sees the release of new films in the Insidious and Looney Tunes series, co-existing alongside other films in Dorset cinemas.

Shoppers have been warned not to use some products and not to eat some foods this week, including items sold at Tesco and Waitrose.

UK travel company Golf Villa Rentals Ltd has ceased trading (as of August 18), with all holiday packages cancelled - are you affected?

NHS is urging Brits to start booking flu jabs to ease winter demands in A&E departments.

Service issues in Bridport have been mostly resolved after a fault with internet cabling caused issues across town

A motorcyclist in his 60s has been serious injured in a collision on the A35 involving a car

 A lorry that crashed into a property caused significant delays to traffic yesterday

A week of exciting events are underway in town as the community prepares to gather for this year’s beloved carnival

A resident of Lyme Regis has grown a small bunch of bananas in their garden helped by the continuous hot weather over the summer

Organisers are seeking a celebrity to open the historic Cannington Viaduct weekend

A new town clerk has been appointed for Lyme Regis following the resignation of John Wright

Internet outages are being reported in town affecting businesses and care homes in the area

Part of the A35 has been closed after an incident has taken place near Raymonds Hill

A controlled burn was started close to trees and foliage as the emergency service stress the importance of following government advice amid wildfires